Course of the Week

IA welcomes new president

January 2, 2013 By
FALLS CHURCH, VA.—The Irrigation Association (IA) welcomes Robert D. Dobson, of Middletown Sprinkler Co. in Port Monmouth, N.J. as its president. A leading voice in the irrigation industry for more than 40 years, Dobson has been an IA member for more ...

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Mulcahy joins FMC as Florida rep

December 19, 2012 By
PHILADELPHIA—Jason Mulcahy was recently named the Florida turf and ornamental market specialist for FMC Professional Solutions, a business unit of FMC Corp. Mulcahy will provide sales and technical support for the turf and ornamental segment in Florida, as well as ...

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GCBAA honors Watson with Rossi Award

December 17, 2012 By
LINCOLN, NEB.—Dr. James R. Watson is the 2013 recipient of the Golf Course Builders Association of America’s (GCBAA’s) prestigious Don A. Rossi Award. “To those in the turf industry, Watson is a pioneer and teacher with a lengthy legacy,” says ...

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GGEF honors Casey Cagle

December 12, 2012 By
HARTWELL, GA.—Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle has been honored by the Georgia Golf Environmental Foundation for efforts ensuring the industry’s efficient use of water resources in the state. Cagle received the Environmental Leader of the Year award in the foundation’s open ...

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SUNY Cobleskill wins New York Turf Bowl

December 10, 2012 By
COBLESKILL, N.Y—SUNY Cobleskill won the Turf Bowl at the New York State Turfgrass Association Turf and Grounds Expo in Rochester last month. The college earned the Top 3 individual spots in the competition, which featured 31 students, including 15 from ...

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Military discount offered for turf training

December 7, 2012 By
HERNDON, VA.—The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), the national trade association for landscape professionals, and the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education are offering a discount to military members who want to earn PLANET’s Landscape Industry Certified Lawn Care Manager ...

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